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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1907
Page
1
United Press reports a potential move to jail Harriman over alleged Sherman Act actions linked to a canyon rights dispute. The case centers on Clark’s plan to build a line from Utah toward California, blocked by Harriman’s enforcement of a rival route and a complex joint-ownership agreement backed by Farm ers Loan & Trust Co.
A White woman faced scruples from a Unitarian minister over marrying a Chinese man. After efforts by Rev Llwyd and others, the couple wed by Justice of the Peace RK George in the New York block at 11 AM. Tom Chum is described as a wealthy merchant and Mrs Higgenson as a music teacher and Chinese mission worker. Drinking water rules were also updated in the city water department.
James Griggs of Georgia, a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee member, says Bryan can win the presidential nomination if he wants. He asserts the South and West will back Bryan even against objections, potentially giving him control at the convention.
Millburn Aug 7 Mrs Louisa M Taft mother of Secretary Taft has been seriously ill for three weeks her condition is described as serious with a spell of illness extending over the past weeks.
The Golden Cycle mill, the largest of its kind, was destroyed by fire this morning in Colorado Springs. The loss is estimated at 760,000 dollars.
Clarence Goodhue, 19, son of Frank W. Goodhue, died after swallowing laudanum and falling or jumping into the bay near Pier 1. A bottle was found at the scene, initial notes suggested accident, and investigators learned a sweetheart left the city last Sunday. Relatives refuse to name the girl and kept silent with police.
Elmer A. Johnson of Mt. Vernon denies the young woman he was with is his wife and that she followed him across the country after their meeting last March. He also denies involvement in stealing horses from Manson's stable at Kirkland last Thursday. Officers suspect Johnson heads a horse thief gang active around Lake Washington and Georgetown between May and June, with about a dozen horses and rigs reported stolen in that period. The girl, 18, is described as under his control amid a claimed fake marriage.
City treasurer sells ten lots on Eastlake avenue to cover delinquent taxes while Bremerton navy yard prepares to start drydock work. Acting Secretary of War clears bid rejections, Senator Piles urges prompt action, and local contractors to handle pumping station caldron within the appropriation.
Aug 7 report says Italian mob tried to lynch two suspects after an Italian Greek peddlar allegedly tried to kiss an 11 year old girl. A crowd of about 2000 pursued him and police intervened. A second man, an unskilled laborer, was chased. police halted the mob. Officials say many alleged assaults are hallucinations of distressed minds.
Police magistrate reports many criminal cases referred to Justices Carroll. Oscar Meyer, foreman at a local machine shop, was fined 50 dollars and committed to day after assault and battery on August 5 against J. Farnham.
In Shelbyville Indiana F. M. Holland and Frank Anderson were killed by a nighttime lightning strike while gathering hay. In Pana Illinois two others were killed and three injured as storms damaged crops and destroyed the Catholic Church Nokomis and two homes.
Information filed in superior court accuses James Thompson of burglary by breaking into a room at the New Ashley House located at 1617 First Ave on July 22.
Fred Croker Walker and George Riggs faced burglary charges for breaking into Hugh McConaghy's barn at Twenty fifth Avenue and Dearborn Street. The judge sentenced Walker and Croker to one year with suspension for good behavior, while 17 year old Riggs received a two year suspended sentence in reform school.
A committee of five appointed by the Renton Hill Improvement Club reports to its members that the superior court will be asked to call a grand jury. The club also seeks the appointment of a special prosecuting attorney and outlines conditions for affidavits of support. The committee claims sufficient evidence from city and crown age investigations to justify indictments, and warns that extortion and theft in city centers may shock the town.
Madrid reports the Pasha of Casa Blanca has surrendered unconditionally. Paris says France will police Casa Blanca with Spain under the Algeciras framework to protect sultanate authority and imperial integrity. Tangier notes 250 sailors and soldiers guard Casa Blanca as order returns.
A city effort to recapture John Riplinger moves to New York with Russell directing the Pinkerton contract talks. Officials plan a bank security for expenses and expect a week to ten days before any return, while Frank H. Paul probes comptroller records for a $10,000 discrepancy.
A violent wind and rain storm damaged Winona causing at least 100000 in losses and widespread power outages. No lives were lost though many were injured. Separate tornadoes struck Clear Lake Hanlonton and Lake Mills with farm buildings destroyed and one man killed at Hanlonton while a girl injured at Clear Lake died later.
Stewart Brown the boy burglar was ordered to the state penitentiary by Judge Frater in the superior court to serve out a three year sentence suspended for good behavior. He was arrested last Friday by Patrolmen Welch Poolman and Detective McClurg and recaptured after attempting to escape while handcuffed amid several thefts and burglaries.
The mayor and city council are asked to name a delegate to the 11th annual convention of the League of American Municipalities in Norfolk Virginia on September 18 19 and 20. It is probable a local official will undertake the trip and represent the city.
Boise August 7 A report claimed Clarence S Darrow was dropped from the Pettibone case by the Western Federation of Miners but no federation decision had been made on whether Darrow or Richardson would continue in Boise Darrow and Richardson refuse to work together Darrow says he would be glad to be relieved Richardson has defended the federation for years and cites socialist funding The federation plans a meeting tonight to decide who will lead the defense of Moyer and Pettibone
The city selects a north shore block on Lake Union for a garbage destructor and will condemn the property of H. H. Hawthorne rather than buy the mayor Charles H. Burnett’s nearby homestead. Hawthorne, based in New England, refuses a price. the lakeblock is valued around $25,000.
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